N.Ireland
Genotyping the wool shedding ability of EasyCare sheep
There is strong demand for wool shedding sheep across the UK and Ireland, with the continuing growth in EasyCare numbers...
N.Ireland
N.Ireland
Governments should prioritise food security – UFU
Ulster Farmers’ Union (UFU) president, William Irvine, believes the war in Ukraine is an immense food security threat for many...
N.Ireland
‘Raise a glass’ to the dairy sector this World Milk Day – DCNI
The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland (DCNI) has said it will “raise a glass” to the dairy sector this World...
N.Ireland
NI primary school pupils urged to enter farm safety poster competition
Rural primary school pupils will have the chance to win a One4All voucher through the Health and Safety Executive for...
N.Ireland
Government hosts North South Ministerial Council on agriculture
The government has hosted a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on agriculture and rural development. The government...
N.Ireland
DAERA extends deadline for AFBI chair applications
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has extended the deadline for applications for the position of chair...
N.Ireland
NI farmers report strong plant counts in spring cereal crops
Tillage farmers in Northern Ireland are reporting excellent germination rates and plant counts in spring cereal crops that were established...
N.Ireland
Mounted versions of the Methys from Sky Agriculture
Sky Agriculture has announced a major expansion of its Methys HDS disc based stubble cultivator range, a suite of implements...
N.Ireland
Calls for new forestry development policies in NI
Forestry development companies are calling for clarification on future tree planting schemes that will be made available in Northern Ireland....
Agri-Business
John Deere cuts production and jobs as sales fall
The slow down in tractor sales is now starting to bite deep, with John Deere declaring that it is not...
N.Ireland
Open day on Tyrone dairy farm raises £39,200 for 2 charities
An open day which took place on a dairy farm in Co. Tyrone has raised a total of £39,200 for...
N.Ireland
Milking parlour: Is it time to change your liners?
With breeding and silage season in full swing, it can be easy to forget about the maintenance of your milking...
N.Ireland
The importance of meeting heifer calf targets
Since the weather has improved, any farmer that did not have calves out already, has been able to get them...
N.Ireland
Watch: Blackwater Tractor Run sees large turnout in Wexford
The Blackwater Tractor Run is an annual event with a different charity being chosen to benefit from the proceeds each...
N.Ireland
Dairy farmer solves livestock transport problem with trailer invention
By Chris McCullough When Northern Ireland dairy farmer James McKeown wanted to purchase a cattle body to fit onto his...
N.Ireland
Decline in flock numbers is resulting in less wool – Ulster Wool
The current strength of lamb and ewe prices is encouraging flock owners to keep less sheep, according to the Ulster...
N.Ireland
Very little tillage ground left fallow in 2024
Despite predictions to the contrary made some weeks ago, very little tillage ground has been left fallow in Ireland this...
N.Ireland
Autumn calving: Assessing BCS and selecting for SDCT
Although the autumn calving season is still a number of months away, assessing body condition score (BCS) and identifying which...
